cardinal in Chinese
cardinal in Chinese is 樞機 — cardinal means of central or fundamental importance.
cardinal in Chinese
樞機
Pronounced: shū jī
(Roman Catholic) One of the officials appointed by the pope in the Roman Catholic Church, ranking only below the pope, equal to the patriarchs, constituting the special college which elects the pope.
What does "cardinal" mean?
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adj Of central or fundamental importance.
"Honesty is a cardinal rule in this office."
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adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
"She wore a cardinal red dress to the gala."
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noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
"The cardinals gathered in Rome to elect a new pope."
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noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.
"A cardinal landed on the feeder outside the kitchen window."
cardinal in a sentence
- Honesty is a cardinal rule in this office.
- She wore a cardinal red dress to the gala.
- The cardinals gathered in Rome to elect a new pope.
- A cardinal landed on the feeder outside the kitchen window.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cardinal" in Chinese?
"cardinal" in Chinese is 樞機. cardinal means: Of central or fundamental importance.
How do you pronounce 樞機?
"cardinal" in Chinese is 樞機, pronounced "shū jī".
How do you use "cardinal" in a sentence?
Example: "Honesty is a cardinal rule in this office." In Chinese, "cardinal" is 樞機.
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